Gu Family Book
Episode 18
Kang Chi.
Who is it? (in Japanese)
Who is it?
Answer who you are.
"Ano.." (well...)
Now since you have seen the Lady's face,
are you satisfied?
Unfortunately,
we will be leaving now.
The feast hasn't even started yet.
Haven't we all lost interest in the feast already?
So...
We still have a lot of performances left.
We've prepared it since we couldn't satisfy you last time.
Will you stay a little longer?
I'm sorry.
Madame doesn't seem to be interested in it.
It's enough for today.
Sorry! I'm really sorry!
Oh my, what should we do?
This woman must be crazy.
There was a Choonhwagwan Gisaeng's tattoo.
How dare you be rude to such a precious guest.
I'm sorry.
It was my fault. I was in a rush to serve drinks..
Please forgive
my girls' lack of courtesy.
Good job.
She's a fake.
A fake?
What are you talking about?
The one who attended your feast today
isn't the real head of Goon Bon.
You saw the fake face.
What you just said,
would you risk your life for it?
Would you believe me if I did that?
But,
it's very strange, isn't it?
You've had relations with Goon Bon
for over 20 years.
You could even say that it's like a blood alliance.
How could it be that to you, my Lord,
they are being so rude?
What's your identity?
Hai.
Are you a thief?
Hai. Hai.
Are you a Joseon person?
Oh. Do you know the Joseon language?
I'm sorry I surprised you.
The lamp was not on, so I came in thinking it was an empty room.
Usually, in front of a room with a customer,
the lamp is turned on.
Madame, are you inside?
What's going on?
We're chasing an assassin that sneaked in.
We're checking if you're safe.
Are you being chased?
I'm not the bad guy getting chased, but
the bad guys are chasing me.
Really. Please believe me.
It is fine.
You can go.
Yes.
Thank you for believing me.
Anyways, you are Japanese but
you speak the Joseon language fluently.
I'm a Joseon person.
I'm helping out with the Japanese merchant group.
So I'm staying at the inn.
Oh, is that so?
Well,
if that's so,
Streamed Podae, Pan fried Geumpoongjangee, Nolaemi Stew.
You must have these 3 dishes.
You can't talk about the 100 Year Inn without having these.
They're the three most delicious specialty dishes in the Inn.
They sure are!
You seem to know a lot about the 100 Year Inn.
Well, I do.
Before Lord Park Moo Sol passed away,
I did.
Anyway, please try them.
You'll never regret it.
Then...
What...
is your name?
Kang Chi.
Choi Kang Chi.
Choi Kang Chi?
I was abandoned in a river.
"River"- Kang, and "abandon"- Chi
So it's, Choi Kang Chi.
Then...
What happened to Kang Chi?
Where are you looking at?
Oh!!
Kang Chi!
Shh!
What happened?
What did you mess with that the inn became like a mad beehive?
Wang Gun messed up the beehive alright.
What does that all mean?
What it means, I'll explain to you when we get out of here.
First, let's get out of here.
You can't get out that way.
Tae Seo!
Choi Ryong.
Choi Ryong!
What?
There is disorder in the merchants of Goon Bon?
Yes.
They said a thief had entered, but it seems like
someone infiltrated to spy on the merchant.
If you are heading towards the gate, you'd better stop it.
It's heavily guarded.
If it's not the gate, we can get out through the guest house backside or the side door.
The black ninjas probably have already sealed every exit of the 100 Year Inn.
Even if they did, it will be three of us; myself, Gon and Yeo Wool.
We can easily pass through.
Isn't that right?
Of course.
This is literally a spy mission.
Nobody can know that you're here.
So stop making the situation difficult,
and follow me.
Please follow me.
What's going on?
It's a little loud for a petty theft.
Something important was stolen from us.
Something important?
What exactly is that?
What is it that Goon Bon people are making such a ruckus inside the Inn?
Could it be
that the thing that's been stolen has something to do with our grand plan?
If that's the case, it's an important issue not only for your group but also for me as well.
So answer me immediately!
What is it that's stolen?
Are you leaving now?
The feast ended sooner than I expected.
I see.
Eok-man, light the way for the lady.
Of course. I will lead the way, so follow me.
Stop!
What is the matter?
A thief snuck into the Inn.
Is that so?
However, what does that have to do with us?
If you think about it, it's such a great coincidence.
On the night you offered to hold a feast,
my precious guests
lost something very important.
Aren't you the one that asked us to come to the Inn?
You know very well that
the Lady cannot enter Choonhwagwan.
Are you saying that the thief is related to Choonhwagwan?
Of course I'm not suspecting you.
But in order to make sure
I would like to search your group.
I've already verified everyone here.
I'm asking Head Gisaeng Cheon right now.
Everyone take off their cloaks.
Start searching!
Yes, sir!
Nothing found, my Lord.
Did you check everything thoroughly as to not to leave any trace of doubt?
Yes, my Lord.
Have you confirmed our innocence?
Could we leave now?
You go to see the police chief right now and report this theft.
Tell him to arrest all suspicious people.
Especially, ask him to check the village
for anyone from the Martial Arts Academy.
For some reason, they feel related to the incident.
Yes.
Let's go.
Omo, what's the matter?
Who are all these people?
Cheong Jo, it's us.
Kang Chi.
What exactly has happened?
I'll tell you the details later. These three people will stay here tonight.
You take a good care of them, okay?
Disciple Gon. The elders have arrived.
Yes, Head Gisaeng.
You come with us too, Kang Chi.
Sorry for making you come to a place like this. The situation was rather urgent.
It's fine. It is not for me to care about the location.
Please come in.
What are you doing here, Kang Chi?
Excuse me?
Well, about that...
I asked him to come, Master.
We needed somebody who knows the Inn well.
Did Yeo Wool come, too?
Well,
I heard there is something that must be delivered secretly and urgently. What is it?
Ah, it's a map.
A map?
Accuracy of the map is truly astonishing.
Our Naval base and even the location of fire/smoke communication beacons and the fortress.
They're all accurately marked.
Making such a detailed map like this should have taken at least 6 months.
The murder cases in Southern Provinces that we've been investigating,
wouldn't it be related to making this map?
The timing is almost the same.
They have prepared with great care in such detail?
First, let's capture Jo Kwan Woong
to interrogate how and why this map was created as well as his relations with the Japanese merchant group.
It'll be hard to just use this map as evidence to capture Jo Kwan Woong.
By messing with him carelessly,
we could be counterattacked by Jo Kwan Woong, who has connections with the East Faction.
The East Faction is deceiving the King by telling His Majesty that there will be no war.
Hwang Young Gil's suggestion is already dismissed and Kim Sung Il's advice is heeded.
So we had to stop construction and preventive measures as well.
That is truly deplorable.
Our Kingdom is in such a precarious situation.
At a time like this, we still have to be manipulated by the East Faction's politics.
That's weird. Where did the other one go?
I definitely brought all 8 pieces.
Where did one go?
Exactly, what kind of situation is this?
I'm deeply ashamed.
We had not anticipated that they could infiltrate so soon.
So,
you're saying that the map we've spent months on has been stolen?
Find Choi Kang Chi.
He's the one that stole the map.
I'm sure you know how important the map is to us.
I will not accept any excuses or apologies. Even if you have to kill Choi Kang Chi,
find the other seven pieces of the map.
How did you lose one of the maps?
That's what I'm saying.
At least you didn't show your face to her, right?
Um...the thing is...
Did you get caught?
Instead of getting caught, we just happen to see each others' faces...unintentionally.
Showing the face is fine as long as his identity isn't revealed.
Um...the thing is...
You revealed your identity, too?!
How can you not answer when somebody asks your name?
I was thankful that she hid me.
In addition, her facial expression seemed very warm and kind.
Oh and what else...
She was pretty.
Was she pretty?!
No, not that she was pretty...
You know, the kind of face seems like you've seen it before even though it's your first time seeing it.
The kind of face that's trustworthy.
So, she was pretty.
It isn't like that.
There are already Jo Kwon Woong's men chasing after us and you're
revealing your identity to a stranger. Good Job!
Don't point the situation in that direction!
That person is someone who hid me and saved my life.
Anyway. Thanks to someone, it won't be safe outside.
Let's stay here tonight and return when the sun rises.
Yes. Master also said that would be a good idea.
Seriously, It wasn't because she was pretty. Seriously!
What did you say? Ja Hong Myeong might be Seo Hwa?
I haven't found out yet for certain, but
from the information gathered
several circumstances lead that way.
Thinking someone who is dead came back. The timing of Wol Ryung who woke up again as a 1000 year demon...
Looking at the unthinkable situations continuously arising...
Perhaps, wouldn't it be a precursor for a big disaster that's approaching this Kingdom?
If that is true, then I'm worried about Kang Chi.≈
If that is the case, I am more worried about Ja Hong Myeong.
What exactly do you think Jo Gwan Woong will do if he finds out?
Why did you bring the snacks back?
About the person named Seo Hwa...
Who is that person?
What relationship does she have with Kang Chi?
And what does she have to do with the Head Gisaeng and Master Dam?
How do you know that?
Tell me.
Exactly what is her story?
Hurry and tell me.
What else are you hiding from me?
Not the provincial map,
not the fake Madame, what else is there?
You're going overboard.
Is there anything more overboard than the rudeness you're treating me with?
Do you want military and business rights of Southern Provinces?
Do you also want to control the food storage units in the Southern Provinces?
If so, get rid of the tricks and riddles.
Choose right here.
Showing me your face,
and continue allegiance with me, or
let's just forget about our deal.
What did you say?
Let's forget about the deal?
From here on, it's a fight for life.
If by chance,
the map goes into the hands of Admiral Lee Soon Shin,
then not only you but
also my life will be threatened.
So I have no other option but to make my choice.
Whether I abandon you or...
Look here, sir!
Or maybe you could stop deceiving me.
Allegiance can
only be established among equal partners.
Then, you choose.
Then..
Wait!
Wait a moment.
The map, will you be able to find it?
As soon as I see your face myself,
I will give you an answer.
Lift the blinds.
Madam!
Lift it!
From here on,
don't come near.
How...
did something like this...
Yoon Seo Hwa.
Aren't you...
Yoon Seo Hwa?
What do you mean?
I am the head of Goon Bon,
Ja Hong Myeong.
Ja Hong Myeong?
Since you've seen my face,
can you find me the map?
Will you be able
to find it for me?
Deputy Seo!
Deputy Seo has not returned yet.
You did a great job last night.
Because of you, the map safely got to the Admiral.
That's a relief.
Anyways, Master seemed to be really angry.
He was not angry.
He was just worried.
It's a relief if that's it but..
Now that I look closely, your eyes
are exactly like your mother's.
My mother,
do you know her?
What is this?
A challenge I'm giving you.
What?
Have you still not realized?
I'm one of the Four Noble Masters,
Cheon Su Ryeon, who carries the mark of the orchid.
Head Gisaeng is
one of the Four Noble Masters?
Were you surprised because I'm a woman?
Or was it because I'm a courtesan?
No, it wasn't like that.
The Four Noble Masters are chosen equally among people.
Whether you're from low class or a servant,
whether you're a merchant or a noble,
whether you're a man or a woman,
it only matters if you share the same goal.
Yes..
But.. what am I supposed to do with this?
Cut the "wood" written on that paper and bring it to me.
Excuse me?
A house built by that "wood",
bring me the house.
Could it be that you know the name Seo Hwa?
The name of Kang Chi's mother,
was Seo Hwa.
Did you know?
No, I didn't know her name.
I see..
That person was also a noble,
then she became a gisaeng as her family went down.
Then,
she came to love Kang Chi's father, a divine creature.
Yes.
But,
the person who killed Kang Chi's father,
did you know who he is?
They said it was a noble sheriff at that time.
A house built by cutting this "wood".
Ahh, I don't know what it means.
Sheriff Dam Pyeong Joon,
he's none other than Miss Yeo Wool's father.
That person,
I heard he killed Kang Chi's father.
Did you know that too, Miss Yeo Wool?
As I expected, you also knew.
Look here, Miss Cheong Jo.
Then, does Kang Chi know about this truth?
Could it be that you were hiding it from Kang Chi?
So pretending that it wasn't a big deal,
did you put on a smile and laugh this entire time?
You probably have a great a heart.
Don't say anything about that.
It's not what you think it is.
The worst thing is deception.
Deception and betrayal, what's the difference?
Don't you think so?
I don't think this is something Miss Cheong Jo and I should be talking about.
Then..
Kang Chi.
What does this all mean, Yeo Wool?
Yeo Wool?
What to do?
What should I do?
Miss Yeo Wool.
What's the matter? Are you hurt?
What to do, Gon? What do I do?
What's the matter?
Everything is over.
Now, Kang Chi will not look at me again.
What should I do, Gon?
Which part did you hear?
From where did you start listening?
From the start.
I'm sorry. I wasn't going to let you know this way.
Is it all true?
I heard that Dam Pyeong Joon slashed your father.
Left alone, your mother gave birth to you
and...
died.
Kang Chi.
Look here, Wol Ryung. Are you alright?
Where is this place?
My underground library. You came to find me, remember?
I brought some medicine. If you put some of this on your wound...
Who are you?
It's me, Wol Ryung.
I'm So Jung.
Your one and only human friend...
So Jung.
W... Wol Ryung.
Go away. Don't come any closer.
A guest came to see you, Master.
What do you mean? Kang Chi left.
He said he had to meet someone and left.
I think he went to see the person who slashed his father.
Kang Chi hyungnim.
No, Kang Chi! You must not.
It was that sword.
Twenty years ago, with that sword, I killed your father.
Why did you do that?
Your father killed 15 of my men.
At the last moment, he even tried to attack your mother.
I didn't have any other choice.
Was my father that horrible a creature?
To attack the love of his life, was he that heartless a creature?
The one who was betrayed was your father, Kang Chi.
I heard that your father, like you, wanted to be a human.
That's why, in order to find the Gu Family Book, he was praying for a hundred days.
He ended up showing his divine creature form to your mother.
Your mother was scared and full of fear.
So... - So...
you slashed my father,
in order to protect my mother. You call that an excuse?
Did you hear it as an excuse?
So does it mean...
my family tragedy started from the tip of this sword, Master?
Seong!
Instructor!
Kang Chi... Did Kang Chi come here?
A while ago.. He went to meet Master.
To my father?
Yes, with Master. Both of them are in there.
♫ You are the person who makes me aware my heart beats.♫
Master!!
♫ You are the only person filling my every breath.♫
♫ Even if I try to push you away, even if I try to clear you away,♫
♫ More and more you are the person I yearn for.♫
Yeo Wool!
♫ Someone who is hurting more because as the bruises of a beaten person spreads,♫
♫ Even if I close my eyes I feel I can see you. ♫
♫ Even if I try to endure, even if I try to forget, ♫
♫ My heart is filled by only one person. ♫
♫ My reason for living is you, only you.♫
♫ My reason for breathing is you, only you.
Believe me, the only thing you get from believing in humans is betrayal.
♫ The only person I call for is you.♫
♫ The only person engraved in my heart is you.♫
Master!
Father!
Are you okay, Master?
Whatever happened 20 years ago,
it was before we were born and is the elders business.
So,
please don't push the past onto us.
Elders' business is to be solved by elders.
♫ You're my only dream left in this world ♫
♫ You're my only everything left in this world ♫
Kang Chi.
Kang Chi!
What to do?
Kang Chi!!
♫ The person I look at forever is only you ♫
♫ The only love I will have forever is only you ♫
♫ Even if my heart stops, ♫
♫ the person I call out to is you ♫
♫ The person engraved in my heart is ♫
♫ Only you ♫
Kang Chi.
So you see...
♫ The words “I love you” ♫
♫ The words “Wait for me” ♫
Don't ever do that again.
Keeping secrets from me,
you don't need to.
Never again in front of me,
pass by me like I'm a stranger.
I did it because I was sorry.
I was really sorry towards you.
I didn't know how to tell you.
That's why I did so.
I'm really sorry.
Look at me.
I...
like you.
I...
like you a lot.
Kang Chi.
♫ The words I couldn’t say put me in pain ♫
Don't believe them.
I want to believe them.
You can never be with them.
Until the end..
I want to be with them.
♫ My memories ride that wind. ♫
♫ As I hide behind my tears, ♫
♫ I wait for you ♫
However I think of it, the Lady's face,
really looks like that of someone I know.
Are you sure that her name was not Yoon Seo Hwa?
I'm sure of it.
Is that so?
This is Park Tae Soo's slave papers,
and this money, I will not accept.
But it's something that the head of Goon Bon is giving in return.
I'm giving it to you as a gift.
I will only accept your heart.
I feel this every time I see you,
it's really a waste.
If only I had someone as talented as you,
I'd feel as if I've gained wings.
You praise me too much.
Anytime Goon Bon disappoints you, come to me.
I will pretend that I didn't hear those words.
But still keep that in mind since it's how I really feel.
Then...
Ah!
I heard the one who stole the map was Choi Kang Chi.
Is that right?
Yes, that's right.
So it's like that.
I get it.
Did you say Choi Kang Chi stayed at Choonhwagwan last night?
Yes. That's right.
He stayed one night in Cheong Jo's room.
I saw it with my own eyes.
So it's like that.
Gop Dan!
Kang Chi oraboni.
Are you doing well?
Of course.
But.. How are you out here?
I came to tell you Miss Cheong Jo would like to see you.
She has something important to tell you.
Who came?
She's looked like a gisaeng.
She said she's Miss Cheong Jo.
Since she seems to be someone Miss Yeo Wool knows, I let her in.
Is that alright?
I'm going to Choonhwagwan,
because Cheong Jo asked to see me.
Have a drink.
Why are you suddenly asking me to drink?
Aren't you and I old friends?
What's wrong with pouring my old friend a drink?
What?
Do you hate receiving a drink from a gisaeng?
So it's like that.
I get it. I'll drink it myself then.
Drinking only one cup doesn't seem enough,
please have just one more cup.
Why are you here at this time, Miss Cheong Jo?
I have something to say, so I came.
Is it about Kang Chi?
Yes. It's about Kang Chi.
Okay, drink just one more cup.
I already drank 4 cups, Cheong Jo.
This is really the last cup.
If you drink just one more cup,
I will tell you why I asked you to come here.
Aigoo, Head Gisaeng. So you came here..
Is Cheong Jo inside?
Yes? Ahh, that..
Why are you like that? Did something happen?
Well, you see..
Why is Miss Cheong Jo here?
Gon! What's the meaning of this?
How can you just barge into a room with a guest?
I heard that Kang Chi has an appointment with you at Choonhwagwan.
What are you doing here?
What does that mean? Kang Chi has an appointment with me?
You didn't know?
What is that smell?
Head maid. Quickly open the window.
Okay.
Head Gisaeng.
Kang Chi. Why are you...
Wol Sun, what are you doing there?
What do you mean by that?
I was having a drink of Chihon wine with Choi Kang Chi.
What?! Chihon wine?
Good job, Wol Sun.
How are you, Choi Kang Chi?
Don't move.
If you move after drinking, Chihon wine, you will get even more drunk.
He drank almost all five cups of Chihon wine.
What?
Are you crazy?
Don't you know that 5 cups of Chihon wine is enough to kill someone?
Even though he keeps drinking and drinking, he doesn't get drunk. What can I do?
Oh my. Even after drinking that much and you're still okay.
There's no doubt. You really are a monster.
What is happening here? Explain this, my Lord.
Shut your mouth!
I am just catching a thief who went into the Inn last night.
If you don't want to be charged for hiding a thief,
don't say a word and move aside.
What are you doing?
Take that bastard Choi Kang Chi, and bring him to the Inn.
Yes!
Jo Kwan Woong has caught Choi Kang Chi?
Yes. He's asking you to confirm his face.
I heard you caught a person called Choi Kang Chi.
Yes, as you can see.
So did you find the map?
We gave him some liquor and he can't seem to get back to his senses.
I haven't been able to ask the whereabouts of the map yet.
Why are you chaining a guy that isn't even fully conscious?
There is a reasonable reason.
Choi Kang Chi, this kid, is not human.
What do you mean?
He has the blood of a divine creature and half the blood of his human mother.
Literally, he's half-human and half-divine creature.
But still I have yet to see his true appearance.
I was hoping to share the sight with you.
What do you think? Don't you think things will get interesting?
Take off his bracelet!
Yes!
What are you doing?
Don't do that.
No.
NO!!!
♫Tears are forming as I look at the sky again ♫
♫ Just by looking, the memories flow ♫
♫ A day without you is so painful, ♫
♫ the longing rises ♫
♫ Love is crying and being scattered in the wind ♫
So how is this?
That monster is who you were looking for, right?
That's the one you were looking for. Right?!
♫ My tears, my sad memories ♫
♫ my love whom I miss ♫
♫ I always visualize you under the same sky ♫
♫ Yes, I live in pain like this ♫
♫ Again today, I live in pain ♫